General:
* Seize: implies a sudden and forceful action
* Catch: suggests a quick and easy action
* Take: a more neutral term
* Snatch: suggests a quick and hasty action
* Grip: emphasizes the strength of the hold
* Clutch: suggests a tight hold, often in a desperate situation
* Secure: implies a firm and safe hold
* Obtain: a more formal word, suggesting acquiring something
Informal:
* Grab hold of: a common phrase
* Get a hold of: similar to "grab hold of"
* Scoot: suggests a quick and stealthy action
* Nab: suggests a successful attempt to catch something
Figurative:
* Capture: used for capturing attention or interest
* Attract: used for drawing something to oneself
* Engage: used for getting someone's attention
* Hook: used for capturing someone's interest in a captivating way
The best synonym to use depends on the specific context and the nuance you want to convey.